Emilio Butragueno
Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno defends Zinedine Zidane
Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno is convinced that Zinedine Zidane will help Los Blancos recover from their shock Copa del Rey defeat to third tier side Alcoyano.
Jan 24, 18:51
Rodolfo D'Onofrio: 'Real Madrid not close to Exequiel Palacios signing'
River Plate president Rodolfo D'Onofrio suggests that Real Madrid are not close to signing midfielder Exequiel Palacios.
Dec 22, 09:59
Top 10 Real Madrid players of all time - #9
Sports Mole's countdown of the top 10 Real Madrid players of all time continues with number nine - Emilio Butragueno.
Jul 17, 16:22
Emilio Butragueno blasts Sergio Ramos red card in El Clasico
Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno says that club captain Sergio Ramos did not deserve to be sent off during Sunday night's El Clasico.
Apr 24, 10:51
Real Madrid 'unhappy with Copa del Rey last-16 draw'
Sevilla were Real Madrid's "worst possible opponents" in the last-16 stage of the Copa del Rey, according to the Madrid club's director Emilio Butragueno.
Dec 27, 12:22
Emilio Butragueno 'proud' of Real Madrid
Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno pays tribute to his team, who fell just short of Barcelona in the race for the La Liga title.
May 14, 20:54
Zinedine Zidane hopeful on Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema fitness
Zinedine Zidane hopes that Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo will be fit to play in next week's meeting with Manchester City, having sat out the win at Real Sociedad.
Apr 30, 19:50
Emilio Butragueno: 'No favourite in Real Madrid, Wolfsburg tie'
Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno refuses to accept that his team are the favourites to overcome Wolfsburg in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Mar 18, 21:18
Real Madrid director: 'We cannot consider ourselves favourites against Roma'
Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno says that the team cannot fall into the trap of considering themselves favourites against Roma in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Dec 14, 12:00
Preview: Cadiz vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews the Copa del Rey clash between Cadiz and Real Madrid.
Nov 30, 22:35
Emilio Butragueno: 'Barcelona were better than us'
Real Madrid sporting director Emilio Butragueno concedes that Barcelona "were far superior" to his team in Saturday's El Clasico, which the home side lost 4-0.
Nov 22, 17:34
Emilio Butragueno coy on Ancelotti future
Emilio Butragueno refuses to give Carlo Ancelotti his backing to remain as Real Madrid manager.
May 17, 21:28
Emilio Butragueno bemoans missed chances
Real Madrid director of institutional relations Emilio Butragueno bemoans his team's missed chances in Sunday's 2-1 defeat at Barcelona in La Liga.
Mar 23, 18:20
Emilio Butragueno backs Carlo Ancelotti
Real Madrid director of institutional relations Emilio Butragueno insists that head coach Carlo Ancelotti still has the club's full backing.
Mar 11, 15:29
Emilio Butragueno hails Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid director of institutional relations Emilio Butragueno hails Cristiano Ronaldo after the Spanish club squeezed into the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Mar 11, 15:16
On this day: England's Gary Lineker hits four against Spain
Twenty-eight years ago today, Gary Lineker scored all of England's goals in a 4-2 friendly victory over Spain in Madrid.
Feb 18, 09:59
Emilio Butragueno: 'Real Madrid desperate to win Club World Cup'
Real Madrid director of institutional relations Emilio Butragueno insists that the Club World Cup is an 'important trophy' for the Spanish side.
Dec 15, 17:52
Emilio Butragueno pleased with Real Madrid draw
Real Madrid director of institutional relations Emilio Butragueno admits that his team are pleased with their last-16 Champions League draw against Schalke 04.
Dec 15, 15:42
Emilio Butragueno praises Jese Rodriguez
Real Madrid director of institutional relations Emilio Butragueno praises Jese Rodriguez for his performance in Tuesday's Copa del Rey clash with Cornella.
Dec 3, 17:37
Real Madrid director heaps praise on "outstanding" Carlo Ancelotti
Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno says that Carlo Ancelotti is the club's ideal manager.
Nov 10, 08:31
Roy Keane reveals Real Madrid snub
In a further revelation from his new book, former Manchester United captain Roy Keane says that he opted against joining Real Madrid in 2005.
Oct 7, 16:57
Alberto Contador targets Vuelta a Espana return
Alberto Contador begins treatment on his fractured tibia as the Tinkoff-Saxo rider targets next month's Vuelta a Espana for his return to cycling.
Jul 15, 20:50
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Spanish players of all time
As part of the countdown to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players in the history of Spanish football.
May 21, 12:22
Emilio Butragueno: 'Gareth Bale can get better'
Emilio Butragueno claims that Gareth Bale will still improve, despite bagging a hat-trick in the 4-0 win over Real Valladolid.
Dec 1, 07:16
Emilio Butragueno insists on Jose Mourinho Real Madrid stay
Emilio Butragueno says that Jose Mourinho will remain as the Real Madrid coach as he has a contract with the club until 2016.
Mar 19, 13:37
Real Madrid "very happy" to have Cristiano Ronaldo
An official from Real Madrid insists that the club have no intention of parting with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mar 11, 18:51
Emilio Butragueno bemoans Real Madrid's bad luck against Granada
Emilio Butragueno says that Real Madrid were unlucky to lose to Granada in La Liga on Saturday.
Feb 4, 08:49
Real Madrid's Emilio Butragueno relishing Manchester United tie
Emilio Butragueno believes that Real Madrid's clash with Manchester United in the Champions League last 16 will be "excellent" for both the players and the fans.
Dec 21, 02:54
Emilio Butragueno: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is Real Madrid's greatest ever striker'
Emilio Butragueno claims that Cristiano Ronaldo is the best striker to have ever played for Real Madrid.
Oct 30, 20:02
Emilio Butragueno: 'Real Madrid are not satisfied with Barcelona draw'
Emilio Butragueno believes that Real Madrid deserved more than a point against Barcelona at Camp Nou.
Oct 7, 22:57
Emilio Butragueno: "We've had no luck in Champions League"
Real Madrid legend Emilio Butragueno bemoans bad luck after the club was drawn against Manchester City, Ajax and Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.
Aug 30, 22:04
Emilio Butragueno backs Luka Modric for Real Madrid success
Real Madrid director of football Emilio Butragueno is confident that new signing Luka Modric will prove to be a success in Spain.
Aug 27, 18:18
Emilio Butragueno: 'Gonzalo Higuain staying put'
Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno dismisses speculation linking Gonzalo Higuain with a move away from the Bernabeu.
Apr 3, 18:07
Real Madrid stage media blackout
Real Madrid stage a media blackout after their 5-1 win over Real Sociedad due to the controversial 1-1 draw with Villarreal in midweek.
Mar 25, 11:10
Real Madrid: Jose Mourinho will stay
Jose Mourinho will stay at Real Madrid in the summer, according to Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno.
Mar 17, 16:15
Emilio Butragueno praises Real Madrid squad
Real Madrid director of institutional relations Emilio Butragueno has praised the 'completeness' of the current squad.
Mar 12, 15:07
Jose Mourinho 'is happy at Real Madrid'
Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno claims that Jose Mourinho "is happy at the club".
Feb 17, 19:16
Emilio Butragueno: Jose Mourinho is 'going nowhere'
Emilio Butragueno dismisses reports linking Jose Mourinho with a summer return to the Premier League.
Feb 5, 08:46
